2016 Men's Soccer News

Fairfield, CT. – Sacred Heart senior's Shaquille Saunchez and Chris Carneiro have signed to play professionally with Elm City Express of the NPSL. The Express joined the National Premier Soccer League on Jan. 9, 2017, as announced by the league and currently have a record of 4-1-1.

The Sacred Heart men’s soccer team earned four Northeast Conference All-Conference selections on Thursday night. Senior forward Shaquille Saunchez headlines the team with an All-NEC first team selection. Senior captain Julian Linke earned All-NEC Second Team. A pair of freshmen, Oscar Curras and Robert Strain were selected to All-Rookie team.

The Sacred Heart men’s soccer team swept the Northeast Conference weekly awards for their strong play to close out the season. Senior forward Shaquille Saunchez earned Player of the Week and freshman goalkeeper Robert Strain earned Rookie of the Week.

The Sacred Heart men’s soccer played Siena to a 1-1 draw in double overtime on Saturday afternoon. An own goal by the Pioneers (1-4-1) in the 86th minute allowed the Saints (1-4-2) to stay in the game.

The Sacred Heart men’s soccer team was defeated by Bucknell, 2-1 on the final day of the Peter Baldwin Memorial Classic at Vermont. A late penalty kick goal in the 82nd minute put the Bison (1-2-1) over the Pioneers (1-2-0).